Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement
Embroidering the Patch: Cursive Letters
A course by Cristin Morgan , Fiber and Textile Artist
About the video: Embroidering the Patch: Cursive Letters
Overview
“In this lesson, you’ll begin to embroider your patch. I’ll start with my favorite method for stitching cursive letters. First, you’ll stitch a singular line; then, you’ll build on that to add weight and achieve a bolder effect. I’ll also show you how to overlap your lines, depending on up and down strokes to give your letters dimension. ”
In this video lesson Cristin Morgan addresses the topic: Embroidering the Patch: Cursive Letters, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement. Transform a word or phrase into a wearable piece of art by learning to make fun, colorful hand-embroidered patches inspired by typography.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Embroidering the Patch: Cursive Letters Now that we have our design transferred to our fabric, we're ready to stitch. I'll begin by assembling my hoop. I have a trick for working with felt. It tends to sag and pull a bit because it's not woven and doesn't have the same structure that a woven fabric has, so to avoid that, I put a layer of paper under my felt before I stitch. I'm using freezer paper here, but if you don't have freezer paper or don't have access, you can use regular computer paper. That is optional. It helps a bit to keep the fabric from sagging as you stitch. I separated th...”
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Course summary for: Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement
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Category
Craft -
Areas
DIY, Embroidery, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling
Cristin Morgan
A course by Cristin Morgan
Cristin Morgan is a fiber and textile artist, and author of the modern embroidery book Hoop Dreams: Modern Hand Embroidery from Virginia, USA. She has been crafting all her life with a deep love for making things, and has been embroidering since she was a child. As a self-taught embroiderer she has explored many methods and styles and enjoys experimenting with new techniques and materials.
Her work is colorful, bold, and full of texture, and she loves making a personal statement through vibrant pieces and typography. Cristin has been embroidering professionally since 2015 and has had her work featured in several publications including The Strategist, Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, and Embroidery Magazine. She also teaches workshops and produces patterns and kits for her own brand and for others.
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